Nero Claudius Drusus. Died 9 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.68 g, 9h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Struck under Claudius, AD 41-42. VF.

CNG Feature Auction 126
Lot: 659.
Closing Date: May 29 2024 11:00 ET

Roman Imperial, Silver

Estimate: $ 1 500

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Nero Claudius Drusus. Died 9 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.68 g, 9h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Struck under Claudius, AD 41-42. Head left, wearing oak wreath / DE above and GERM on architrave of triumphal arch, surmounted by equestrian statue right between two trophies; the rider carries spear in rest in right hand; at the foot of each trophy sits a captive with hands tied behind his back, the one on left looking right, the one on right facing. RIC I 70 (Claudius; Rome mint); von Kaenel Type 12 (unlisted dies); Lyon (Claudius) 23, 4a (D–/R102 [unlisted obv. die]); RSC 2; cf. Elkins, Monuments Figure 73 (for rev. type). Toned, porosity, minor scratches, a couple of shallow edge tests. VF.

From the I.L. Collection. Ex Naville Numismatics 52 (22 September 2019), lot 474; Naville Numismatics 17 (13 September 2015), lot 456.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 126 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 28-29 May 2024. This lot is in Session Three, which will begin 29 May at 9 AM ET.

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